Inventing America: The Life of Benjamin Franklin

By Mark Essig

Book Overview

Although Franklin's contributions to the worlds of science and letters were enough to make him memorable, it was the American Revolution that made him legendary. It has been speculated that if it were not for Franklin's amiable relationship with the French, France would not have come to America's aid. Using the same Museum in a Book format as the popular "Lewis and Clark on the Trail of Discovery" and "Great Maps of the Civil War," "Inventing America" brings Benjamin Franklin to life through words and removable documents such as: Map of Franklin's Philadelphia Portions of "Poor Richard's Almanack" Letters to his illegitimate son, William Franklin's edits to the Declaration of Independence

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401602371
• ISBN13: 9781401602376
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.7" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book for young and old

The removable sketches, letters and historical documents add a wonderful touch to a delightful book. We have over a 100 history books in our personal library for the kids and this one is at the top of good ones.

Perfect for teachers , or individual enrichment

I love this item! I purchased it 2 years ago, for personal enrichment.It was such an enlightening read!I wish I had this in High School, perhaps I would have enjoyed American History more! My sister is a school teacher, and I gave her a copy as a gift last week, and she just loves it as well, and is looking forward to using it as a supplement in class, during "history week"!!! Nice investment for you, or for the teacher in your life!!!